Bearcats Lose Season Opener 82-65

SALEM: Despite four players scoring in double figures, the
Willamette University women’s basketball team lost 82-65 to the
College of St. Catherine (MN) in the opening game of the Bon
Appetit Classic at Lewis and Clark Friday night.

Led by Deanna Lund (14 points), Jammie Muth (13 points), Simmie
Muth (12 points) and Megan Scheelar (10 points), the Bearcats led
for most of the first half.

A 3-pointer by Natalie Lyzhof with four seconds to play in the
first half put St. Kate’s on top 42-39 at the break.

The Bearcats outrebounded CSC 48-42 led by guard Simmie Muth’s
nine boards. Muth also recorded four assists. But it was 33
Bearcats turnovers that spelled defeat for the Bearcats in the
2003-2004 opener.

The Classic will continue Saturday evening with Willamette
taking on La Verne (CA) at 6 pm and St. Catherine facing the host
Lewis & Clark Pioneers at 8 pm.